THIBODAUX, La. (Interstat) — Nicholls State held off a late push to defeat Southeastern Louisiana 57-55 in a women’s basketball game Saturday at Stopher Gym.

The Colonels led 28-23 at halftime, but the Lions surged ahead with an 18-point third quarter. Nicholls State responded with an 18-point fourth quarter to secure the win. Aliyah Collins led all scorers with 17 points for Southeastern Louisiana. Sh’Diamond McKnight scored 16 for Nicholls State.

Nicholls State improved to 13-15 overall. Southeastern Louisiana fell to 5-23.